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Election Commission
Data of number of Electors 2019
Following is the data of number of Electors at the time of final publication of Special Summary Revision Roll 2019. Across the States and UTs the number of Polling Stations are 1035919. General Electors across the States and UTs are 896076899. General Electors with disability total are up to 4563905. Overseas Indian Electors total are 71735. Service Electors total are 1662993. Thus, total number of Electors as of now for 2019 Electoral Roll is 897811627.
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Ministry of Law and Justice
Department of Legal Affairs Celebrates International Day of Yoga
The Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, came together at Kartavya Path, near Rashtrapati Bhawan, to commemorate the International Day of Yoga. The Department's staff and officers enthusiastically participated in a collective yoga practice, guided by a seasoned yoga instructor. The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Niten Chandra, Law Secretary, along with other senior officers and staff members.
The day's celebrations commenced with an inaugural address from an Officer of the Department, setting the tone for a harmonious and invigorating experience. With the aim of promoting physical and mental well-being among the department's personnel, the event featured a comprehensive one-hour session encompassing meditation, stretching exercises, and a variety of yoga asanas.
The event served as a powerful reminder of the significance of yoga as a means to cultivate unity, health, and peace within the legal community. By embracing yoga, the Department of Legal Affairs acknowledged its commitment to nurturing the holistic well-being of its staff and officers, recognizing the importance of a balanced and serene work environment.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from staff and officers, who actively engaged in various yoga exercises and embraced the opportunity to connect with their inner selves. Through this collective endeavour, the Department of Legal Affairs strengthened its commitment to promote overall wellness and create a vibrant and harmonious work culture.
As the International Day of Yoga continues to gain global recognition, the Department of Legal Affairs remains steadfast in its dedication to encouraging the adoption of yoga as a transformative practice for personal and professional growth.
PIB Headquarters
AADHAAR ENROLMENT FACILITY AT POST OFFICES
Department of Posts in collaboration with UIDAI launched Aadhaar Enrolment facility in Anna Road Head Post Offices in Chennai City Region, Tamilnadu Circle. This facility will be further extended to 1434 more Post offices in Tamilnadu Circle in a phased manner within the next one to two months.
Out of these 1434 enrolment centres in pipeline, services will commence in 13 more Head Post Offices during the next month  viz. Tiruchirapalli HO, Madurai HO, Coimbatore HO, Nagercoil HO, Tirunelveli HO, Vellore HO, Erode HO, Salem HO, Tirupur HO, Dindigul HO, Pondicherry HO, Kanchipuram HO and Tiruvallur HO.
Already, 70 Post Offices across Tamilnadu Circle have commenced Aadhaar updating service since July 2017 and 14,756 numbers of transactions have been done so far.
Banks, Mobile Service Providers, PO Savings Bank, Gas agencies require Aadhaar numbers of their customers / subscribers. Linking of Aadhaar number is also now mandatory for filing IT returns and for public distribution system. Post Offices will be the easily approachable / accessible spot for the members of public to apply for/update the same.
Ministry of Defence
Defence Purchases from Israel
Capital procurement of defence equipment is undertaken from various domestic as well as foreign vendors, based on operational requirements of the Armed Forces to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness and to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges.
During last five financial years , 93 contracts have been placed on foreign vendors out of which 18 contracts have been signed with Israel for capital procurement of defence equipment for the Indian Armed Forces.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri Ritabrata Banerjee in Rajya Sabha today.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM Modi to address the 3rd Annual Bloomberg New Economy Forum on 17th November 2020
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will deliver an address at the 3rd Annual Bloomberg New Economy Forum on 17th November 2020 at around 6:30 PM IST .
The Bloomberg New Economy Forum was established in 2018 by Mr. Michael Bloomberg. It seeks to build a community of leaders to engage in real conversations leading to actionable solutions about the critical challenges facing a world economy in the throes of a historic transition. The inaugural Forum was held in Singapore, and the second annual Forum was hosted in Beijing. These covered a range of topics, including global economic management, trade and investment, technology, urbanization, capital markets, climate change, and inclusion.
This year, as the world economy is grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, the forum will witness discussions centered on refuelling the economy and charting a course for the future.
Prime Minister's Office
Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of Oman calls on Prime Minister
Mr. Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of Oman called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
Prime Minister and Mr. Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah exchanged views on the close relations between India and Oman that are making progress in diverse areas.
Mr. Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah carried the greetings of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. Prime Minister in turn conveyed his esteemed greetings to His Majesty.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
12th Session of India-Spain Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation in New Delhi
Commerce Secretary, Shri Sunil Barthwal, and Ms. Xiana Mendez, Secretary of State for Trade, Government of Spain co-chaired the 12th Session of India-Spain Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation  on 13th April, 2023 in New Delhi. Both sides celebrated this Golden Jubilee edition of India-Spain Joint Commission mechanism which was established in 1972. During the past 50 years, a remarkable enhancement of bilateral trade and investment has taken place. With an investment of USD 3.7 Bn, 250 Spanish Companies are active in India and 40 Indian Companies are present in Spain working in different sectors such as IT, Pharma, Renewable Energy, Automobiles, Infrastructure etc.
Ms. Xiana emphasised the importance of India-Spain relationship and the Spanish partnership in India’s development stories. Spanish side has reaffirmed the further cooperation in the various sectors including in the field of Civil Aviation such as Automation, Surveillance and NavAids, High Speed Railways, Railways networking, Signalling, Traffic management etc.
Both sides also agreed for further cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy, Shipping, Ports, Tourism, Infrastructure, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Technology, Innovation, and Defence sector.
The status of various MOUs were also reviewed including those of important interest for bilateral relations such as MOUs on Migration and Mobility, Agreement on Social Security, Cyber Security etc.
Both sides also discussed various Market Access Issues faced by their exporters and agreed to resolve the same through bilateral discussions.
India and Spain are looking forward to a considerable progress in the ongoing India-EU FTA Negotiations during the upcoming Spanish Presidency of EU from July to December, 2023.
The Spanish side congratulated India on the excellent progress of the Indian presidency of the G20 so far and offered its support and cooperation for the success of G-20 TIWG.
Prime Minister's Office
PM addresses SPIC MACAY’s International Convention
When 130 crore people come together it becomes music: PM
Music has become a source of collective strength of the country, says PM
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today addressed the Spic Macay's International Convention via video conference.
Prime Minister appreciated the fact that even under these trying circumstances, the spirits of the musicians remained undeterred and that the theme of the convention is focusing on how to alleviate the stress amongst the youth owing to the COVID -19 pandemic.
He recalled how historically music played an inspiring role and a cohesive role in times of war and crisis.
He said poets, singers and artists always scripted songs and music to bring out the valour out of the people in such times.
Prime Minister said that even now, in such trying times when the World is fighting an invisible enemy, the singers, lyricists, and artists are scripting lines and singing songs that would increase confidence of the people.
Prime Minister recalled how the 130 Crore people of this country have come together to clap, sound bells, blow conch shells to energise the entire nation in its fight against the pandemic.
When 130 crore people come together withthe same feeling and emotions it becomes music, he said.
Just as there is a need for harmonyand discipline in music,there is a need for similar harmony, restraint and discipline from every citizen to fight the Corona Pandemic he said.
He appreciated the new elements in the Spic Macay convention this year like nature walk, heritage walk, literature and holistic food along with Yoga and Naad Yoga.
Elaborating on Naad Yoga, he said in India, Naad is considered to be the basis of music and also as the basis of the energy in self.
He said that this Naad reaches its crescendo or Brahmnaad when we regulate our inner energy through yoga and music.
This is the reason that both music and yoga have the power of meditation and motivation, both are immense sources of energy, the Prime Minister added.
Prime Minister said, music has not only been a source of happiness, but also a means of service and a form of penance.
There have been many great musicians in our country who have lived their entire lives to serve the humanity, he said.
Prime Minister said, the fusion of ancient art and music with technology is also a demand of the times.
Rising above the boundaries of states and languages, today music is also strengthening the ideal of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' more than ever, he said.
Prime Minister appreciated the fact that people are giving new messages on social media through their creativity, furthering the country's campaign against Corona
Prime Minister expressed the hope that this convention will also give a new direction to in our fight against the corona virus.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
AI will be kinetic enabler of India’s Digital Economy, make Governance smarter and more Data-led: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
India’s focus is on creating framework for catalysing growth & innovation of emerging technologies while laying guardrails for ethical & safe use
IndiaAI will propel country into the leading pack of nations in AI space
Union Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said the Government is determined to develop artificial intelligence and AI powered solutions that will benefit India as well as transform lives of its people.
“AI will be kinetic enabler of India’s digital economy and also make Governance smarter and more data-led,” the Minister said while addressing the Technology Round Table, organised by Business Standard in Bengaluru today. The theme of the event was “AI and Business: Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges.”
Stating that the broad vision of the country’s AI programme is to secure India’s position as one of the leading Nations in the AI space, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in this regard, the Government is working in partnership with academia, startups and industry players to develop cutting-edge applications and scalable problem solutions in various fields such as agriculture, health, and sustainable cities, thereby catalysing an effective AI ecosystem.
He said IndiaAI will significantly expand the AI Compute, GPU infrastructure in partnership with Technology companies for catalyzing growth & innovation of emerging technologies while laying guardrails for ethical and safe use. “One of the objectives of IndiaAI programme is create a model of responsible and ethical AI – for India and world,” he added.
“Apart from developing technology, the Prime Minister has also emphasised on making India a Global Talent Hub for AI under the IndiaAI. Skilling efforts to re-skill and up-skill professionals to be adept with the emerging technologies are being implemented and also to equip the Young Indians with industry-ready and future-ready skills too,” Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said.
The Round Table brought together several luminaries from IT and AI sectors, who later took part in a panel discussion.
Ministry of Railways
In order to push rail infrastructure & promote rail connectivity in tribal dominated regions, "Janjatiya Gaurav Corridor” initiated
- During last three years 32 Surveys  having a total length of 1,467 km falling fully/partly in Odisha have been completed
The Railway projects are sanctioned Zonal Railway wise and not State-wise, District wise or area wise as the Railways’ projects may span across State/District/Area boundaries. Sanction of new railway lines in areas which are not connected by Railway network including Janjatiya Gaurav Corridor is a continuous and ongoing process of Indian Railways.
In order to push the rail infrastructure in tribal dominated regions and to promote the rail connectivity in such regions in coming years, an Umbrella work of New Line as "Janjatiya Gaurav Corridor” costing ₹70,000 Crore has been included in the Budget for FY 2023-24 subject to requisite Government approvals. Detailed Project Reports of the projects identified under “Janjatiya Gaurav Corridor” including those falling fully/partly in State of Odisha have been taken up which includes consultations with various stakeholders including State Governments, public representatives, organisations/rail users/tribal people etc.
The projects are appraised based on the parameters brought out in the Detailed Project Report  after firming up of various parameters including traffic projections and socio-economic benefits.
During the last three years i.e. FY 2020-21, FY 2021-22, FY 2022-23 and current FY 2023-24, 32 Surveys  having a total length of 1,467 km falling fully/partly in the State of Odisha have been completed.
New line projects including those in “Janjatiya Gaurav Corridor” are taken forward on the basis of remunerativeness, last mile connectivity, missing links and alternate routes, augmentation of congested/saturated lines, socio-economic considerations etc. depending upon throw forward of ongoing projects, overall availability of funds and competing demands. Sanctioning of projects is a continuous and ongoing process.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Development of infrastructure facilities for District and subordinate judiciary
As part of efforts for development of infrastructure facilities for District and Subordinate judiciary ,a Judicial Court Complex has been constructed at Resubelpara, North Garo Hills, Meghalaya under Centrally Sponsored Scheme CSS, for Judicial Infrastructure of District & Subordinate Courts, of the Department of Justice for the convenience of lawyers and litigants.
Special Service and Features
11th Convocation of IISER on 23rd July
The 11th convocation ceremony of Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Vithura, Thiruvananthapuram under the Union Ministry of Education will be held on 23rd July 2023 at 10 am. Former Chairperson of ISRO and Chairman of the IIT Council Standing Committee Dr. K Radhakrishnan will be the Chief Guest. IISER Chairman Prof. Arvind A Natu will preside over the function. 189 BS-MS, 36 PhD, 12 Integrated PhD, and 21 MS students will receive their degrees at the event. The convocation will also celebrate the first graduating batch of 73 students from the Master of Science programs launched in 2021.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
Safety and Trust cannot be sacrificed at the altar of freedom of speech and privacy: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Freedom of speech cannot be a cover for criminality, illegality and user harm: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Digital India Act will be a contemporaneous legislation that will ensure that the Internet in India is safe and trusted for our digital nagriks
India will chart its own course to ensure that Internet is safe and trusted, not just for adults but also for children
Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today said that freedom of speech cannot be a cover for criminality, illegality and user harm, and reaffirmed that the intermediaries have to be accountable for the content on their platforms.
Emphasizing that safety and trust cannot be sacrificed at the altar of freedom of speech and privacy, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, “For decades the model that was followed was that intermediaries were not accountable about the content on their platforms, and encouraged anonymity to prevent traceability of the illegal content. This helped the proliferation of child sexual abuse and other illegalities on the internet.”
The Minister was addressing the valedictory session of the National Conference on Child Sexual Abuse Material  organised by the National Human Rights Commission in New Delhi.
Stating that there has been a change in approach under the government under the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, “An intermediary, if it wants to do business in India, is now under obligation to carry out due diligence over the kind of content it carries and if there is content which is illegal or CSAM, it has to inform us about the first originator when a court order is produced.”
Making it clear that the Government and the Intermediaries are not in any kind of adversarial relationship, he said it is in their joint interest to ensure that the internet is safe and trusted from exploitative material such as CSAM.
Referring to CSAM content in the domain of online gaming, the Minister said “There are thousands of games which are gamified CSAM’s – we are in the process of enacting news rules under the IT Act which will make it very difficult for games that will incorporate CSAM to be available on the Indian internet”.
The Minister also spoke of the upcoming Digital India Act, that, he said, will be a contemporaneous legislation, to deal with everything necessary to ensure that the Internet in India is safe and trusted for our digital nagriks.
“India will chart its own course to ensure that the internet is safe and trusted, not just for adults but also for children,” Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar asserted.
NHRC Chairperson Justice  Arun Mishra, members Dr. Dnyaneshwar Manohar Mulay and Shri Rajiv Jain, and Secretary General Shri D K Singh were among other domain experts present on the occasion.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Review of Projects Under PM Gati Shakti NMP
The Ministry is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways . 61 NHs / road projects / Corridors in about 13,858 km, including in the State of Odisha, for a total tentative cost of Rs. 6,68,808 Crores have been examined leveraging the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan  Portal and were consulted within the Network Planning Group  of PM Gati Shakti NMP headed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The Detailed Project Report  module tool developed by the Ministry through Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics  along with the available features in the dynamic Geographic Information System  platform based PM Gati Shakti NMP Portal is helpful for optimizing the NHs project alignments and planning of projects considering information related to existing physical / geographical features, forest areas, eco-sensitive areas, etc., in minimizing ecological impacts, requirements of clearances and faster and more effective project preparation. This is expected to contribute significantly in faster implementation of projects by obviating need for mid-course corrections / revisions in project features during project implementation phases.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Skill Mapping of Migrant Labourers
Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship  has formulated the special programme for the training of Shramiks  impacted from COVID-19 under its flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana .
Under this special programme, the identification of reverse migrantsand their mapping with job roles was done with the support of District Administration. This special programme for training of Shramiks  under PMKVY has covered 116 districts of 6 States, namely, Assam, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh selected under GaribKalyanRojgarAbhiyan  of Ministry of Rural Development. PMKVY has two training components, namely, Short Term Training  and Recognition of Prior Learning . As on 21.11.2021, 1.24 lakh migrants have been trained / oriented .
Under this special programme of PMKVY, skill development training was imparted based on the demand/aspirations of the Shramiks  for job roles as received from District Administration during the pandemic lock down.
Under PMKVY, STT is linked to placement, while RPL recognizes the existing skills of candidates and does not mandate placement. Under STT-PMKVY, 0.86 lakh and 0.52 lakh candidates have been trained and certified, respectively. Out of certified candidates, around 0.14 lakh candidates have been provided with the placement  in various sectors and many candidates returned to their workplace after revocation of COVID lock down.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply in the RajyaSabha today.
Ministry of Cooperation
Sahara Credit Cooperative Society Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Saharayn Universal Multipurpose Society Ltd., Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh & Humara India Credit Cooperative Society Ltd., Kolkata, West Bengal has been restrained from collecting any deposits from the public
All concerned are hereby informed that the Hon’ble Delhi High Court vide Order dated 22.03.2022 passed in W.P.  669/2021, W.P.  670/2021 & W.P.  817/2021 has restrained Sahara Credit Cooperative Society Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Saharayn Universal Multipurpose Society Ltd., Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh & Humara India Credit Cooperative Society Ltd., Kolkata, West Bengal from collecting any deposits from the public.